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How long will my face be swollen after buccal fat pad removal?

kmitch84Nov 29, 2018
I know everyone is different when it comes to swelling. I've pretty much decided on moving forward with the procedure but I have an event coming up in January that I don't want to have a puffy face for.

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Youth patients with square face and saggy cheeks could benefit from both buccal fat removal and cheekbone enhancement respectively.  Buccal fat removal is the plastic surgery procedure that removes the chubby cheeks to achieve a more defined V shape facial look in patient candidates...

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Patients may present with facial asymmetry post buccal fat removal, specially if they had a complication with the procedure (e.g. infection / abscess). Most of the asymmetry is usually secondary to residual swelling, which very commonly more intense in one side of the face.  Healing process...

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Thank you for your question. I recommend you make an appointment to see a plastic surgeon so they may evaluate your complaint. I imagine they will be able to easily removed the offending suture. Best of luck. 

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